South Beloit’s brand-new fire chief quits after less than 10 days, plans to move to Alaska

The city of South Beloit’s new fire chief didn’t stick around too long. South Beloit Mayor Tom Fitzgerald confirms Scott Fisher has resigned less than 10 days after he was appointed fire chief Jan. 5. Fitzgerald tells
David P. Clemetson
May 13, 1960 — December 22, 2025
Beloit man headed to prison for shooting inside apartment building

A Beloit man who took a plea deal in a shooting case is sentenced in Rock County Court. 54-year-old Anthony Askew plead guilty in October to possession of a firearm by a felon. Additional charged of first-degree
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Beloit City Council hires recruitment firm to lead city manager search

The Beloit City Council selects MGT Impact Solutions to run the recruitment process for the vacant city manager position. A news release indicates the decision was made on Monday night after reviewing proposals from recruiting firms. MGT
City of Beloit gears up for Winterfest

The City of Beloit works to get families outside – in January. Beloit Director of Strategic Communications Sarah Lock says Winterfest runs January 23rd through the 25th. Events include Bingo at Grinnell Hall on January 23rd from
Lake Geneva man arrested for 5th offense OWI

A 54-year-old Lake Geneva man is under arrest for drunken driving for the 5th time after town of Geneva stopped him shortly after he left a local tavern last Friday night. Chief Anthony Miceli says officers were
Chad W. Johnson
March 12, 1972 – January 8, 2026
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March 23, 1959 – January 12, 2026
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